FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Urrbrae Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Urrbrae Small Business Loans
Urrbrae unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Urrbrae Business Loans
What is the Larger Urrbrae Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.